Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Canada
Canada: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) was 279,801 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Canada, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Canada stood at 279,801. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 15.9% on the previous year and up 216.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Canada peaked at 279,801 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11,604, in 1998.
That places Canada 4th out of 124 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11,604 | — |
| 1999 | 12,813 | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 14,748 | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 18,492 | +25.4% |
| 2002 | 23,748 | +28.4% |
| 2003 | 30,687 | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 36,186 | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 38,931 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 29,043 | -25.4% |
| 2007 | 44,250 | +52.4% |
| 2008 | 44,128 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 52,185 | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 57,549 | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 59,286 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 76,668 | +29.3% |
| 2013 | 88,491 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 100,116 | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 103,689 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 115,608 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 135,091 | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 144,415 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 194,274 | +34.5% |
| 2020 | 230,349 | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 229,533 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 241,497 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 279,801 | +15.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 279,801 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,732, 48.8× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,208 | 11,604 | 12,813 | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,240 | 14,748 | 52,185 | 10 |
| 2010s | 107,519 | 57,549 | 194,274 | 10 |
| 2020s | 245,295 | 229,533 | 279,801 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Canada?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Canada was 279,801 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 279,801 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,604 in 1998.
- How does Canada rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Canada ranks 4th out of 124 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release